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Four months will have gone by before basketballs start bouncing in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World in late July. The NBA season’s hiatus will officially come to an end with the Los Angeles Lakers being one of the teams gearing up for a potential run at a title. Only 22 teams are invited to […]

NBA stars LeBron James and Trae Young are forming a voting rights group amid the widespread social unrest due to issues of racial injustice. The group, called “More Than a Vote,” will primarily focus on incentivizing African-Americans to vote in the primaries and general election in November. LeBron stated that the voices of Black Americans […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a huge fan of what NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace is doing. Wallace will run a special paint scheme to honor the Black Lives Matter movement on Wednesday. Upon seeing the news, LeBron took to Twitter to salute Wallace: .@bubbawallace will run a special paint scheme to honor #BlackLivesMatter […]

The discussion between who the better player is between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James appears to be a debate that will perpetually rage on for generations to come. At the end of the day, there is no definitive way to determine who the GOAT really is. It will […]

The 2014-2017 Cleveland Cavaliers won their lone championship in dramatic fashion. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving led the Cavs to the 2016 title against the Golden State Warriors, overcoming a 3-1 seres deficit in the process. A big part of that team, and Kyrie Irving’s development, was noted coach/trainer Phil Handy. Handy joined the Cavaliers […]

The NBA will officially return to action on July 31, with 22 teams set to play eight regular-season games before setting the playoff seeding and beginning a postseason that could potentially end with Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Oct. 12. The Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the teams to watch during […]

LeBron James is as competitive as they come on the basketball court, but that hasn’t stopped him from making best friends while in the NBA. Everybody knows about the infamous Banana Boat crew, and he has forged numerous other friendships during his time in the league. Here are LeBron’s five best buddies in the NBA. […]

One thing that most NBA fans can generally agree on is that Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all-time. Sure, there are LeBron James stans who will insist James is No. 1, and there are fans of the older generation who claim that Wilt Chamberlain was in fact the GOAT. But let’s be real: […]

There are plenty of reasons why the Los Angeles Lakers are currently the favorite to win the franchise’s 17th NBA championship when the season resumes in Orlando on July 31. For one, they boast arguably the best duo of superstars in the league in LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who combined to propel the Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues to be vocally active on social media on matters surrounding racial injustice, and this time he’s addressing concerns about voting in minority communities. James commented on a tweet from Politico’s Laura Barrón-López, who shared her report (co-authored with Zach Montellaro) on issues at polling sites across Georgia for […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal’s name has been a constant in trade rumors. Despite his recent $72 million extension and repeated desire to stay in D.C., the trade speculation never seems to fully subside. The top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers (49-14) — like the Brooklyn Nets — are in the market for a third star to pair […]

An NBA player becoming a team owner is a rare occurrence. The people who own professional sports teams are billionaire tycoons who see their franchises as something of a toy to play with for fun. That doesn’t mean they aren’t dedicated, but there is definitely an element of this mindset: “I’ve got some money to […]

LeBron James is the most recognizable face in the NBA today, and while he is universally praised for his efforts on and off the floor, there have been plenty of moments in his career where he has been criticized. It comes with the territory of being a superstar. You get the perks of being famous, […]

After a long hiatus, the 2019-20 NBA season will resume at the end of July in Orlando, Florida, with the Los Angeles Lakers favored by some to be crowned champions when it is all said and done. Recently, Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy made an appearance on our Battle for L.A. Podcast with Tomer Azarly, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has always been a man of the people. So, it’s not surprising to see that some lucky fan got to talk to LeBron on Twitch while playing with the Lakers superstar’s son, Bronny James: I JUST TALKED TO LEBRON JAMES BRO OMFG pic.twitter.com/TF2uVt6epQ — adin (@adinross) June 7, 2020 […]

Boston Celtics stud Jaylen Brown has been making headlines of late for his heavy involvement in the fight against social injustice. The 23-year-old just took it a step further by announcing that he would like to set up his own political media outlet. Brown took to Twitter to share his idea: I want to create […]

The NBA layoff has been long, and there is no telling how teams will respond once they return to the hardwood. However, LeBron James is trying to keep the Los Angeles Lakers focused. James has reportedly been in constant communication with his teammates throughout the suspension of play, helping them get back up to speed […]

More than a few NBA players have made their voices heard — with a handful of them even taking the streets to take part in the peaceful protests — with regard to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25. As it turns out, Floyd himself was a huge […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is more than an athlete. On Friday, the strong and vocal supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement posted a video on social media explaining, in succinct fashion, why he and other professional athletes cannot “stick to sports.” “You thought I would,” the 35-year-old Lakers star wrote on Twitter […]

LeBron James made eight straight NBA Finals and — before that remarkable run — reached the NBA Finals at age 22 in 2007. Let’s rank his best games. 5. 2007 East Finals, Game 5 vs. Pistons Some iconic athletes have a first game — a first moment — in which they leave an unforgettable impression […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been very active in expressing his thoughts following the tragic death of George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis last week. Well-known for making his views on social injustice known, James has taken to Twitter to post his thoughts on various topics in recent […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has never shied away from speaking out on social injustice, and on Friday, he made that very clear once again. A video posted to Twitter showed a police offer shoving an elderly white man to the ground in Buffalo, causing the man to bleed out of his ear as […]

LeBron James will go down in history as one of the greatest players to ever play the game. His decorated career speaks volumes of how much he has achieved, as well as how much he has contributed to the sport. Needless to say, LeBron is going to be a shoo-in first-ballot Hall of Famer once […]

It’s looking more and more like the 2019-20 NBA campaign will resume in late July. Well, in some capacity, anyway. Whether you like the proposed plan or not, the league seems to be moving toward an agreement, so we will probably be seeing the NBA Finals around the same time we are typically supposed to […]

A number of NBA players ripped into FOX News’ Laura Ingraham for defending Drew Brees’ controversial comments about kneeling during the anthem after she had previously ripped NBA stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant for speaking out on political issues. She infamously scolded them by telling them to “shut up and dribble.” LeBron strongly criticized Brees […]

Athletes were quick to rip FOX News show host Laura Ingraham for a double standard that favored New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees after telling his black counterparts in the NBA to “shut up and dribble.” Ingraham supported Brees, saying he had a right to an opinion after the veteran quarterback said he would “never […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum is the latest NBA personality to take a shot at New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees for the latter’s controversial comments pertaining to the kneeling protests of Colin Kaepernick. At the same time, McCollum also heaped praise on Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, who on the other hand, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has a long history fighting and writing about racial injustice, and he shared some of his wisdom with the historic NBA franchise. On Tuesday, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and award-winning author spoke with members of the Lakers organization on a Zoom conference to discuss the death of George […]

Towards the end of his NBA career, former Boston Celtics star Cedric Maxwell had the chance to match up with a young Michael Jordan many times. Of course, by then, Maxwell had left Boston and was now in the Western Conference and past his prime. However, despite the experience of facing Jordan one-on-one during his […]

On Wednesday, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees said that he would “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag,” referencing how some athletes choose to kneel during the national anthem, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had plenty to say about it. Brees’ comments have drawn significant backlash from many, including his own teammate, […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce received a ton of backlash for his recent claim about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James not being a Top 5 all-time player in the history of the NBA. Recently, none other than Pierce’s former Celtics teammate Kendrick Perkins has taken a shot at Pierce for what Perkins considers to […]

LeBron James has been loud and constant in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the consequent protests and riots that have come as a result of an agonizing fight against police brutality. The Los Angeles Lakers star will now help shed light on how long racial inequality has been in the air, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is tired of the extreme clout-chasing era of social media, as many influencers are promoting their content out of the ribs of recent riots. People from all over the country have protested the murder of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American who was a victim of police brutality in […]

NBA free agent JR Smith finally gave his two cents on the never-ending GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, JR Smith explained in detail what separates LeBron from all-time greats like Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant. “He holds you […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James and Stephen Jackson shared a powerful conversation on Monday after Jackson gave a passionate speech about the late George Floyd. Jackson told ESPN’s Marc J. Spears that after he texted LeBron thanking the four-time NBA MVP for posting his speech about Floyd on Instagram, the Lakers star […]

Multiple members of the Los Angeles Lakers — including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Alex Caruso and Danny Green — posted identical messages on their Instagram stories in a display of unity during the current moment of racial unrest across America. Other Lakers players, including Dwight Howard and Quinn Cook, have since followed suit and shared […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the face of the NBA, and as such, people usually listen when he has something to say. LeBron’s recent sentiments have understandably been about the racial injustices that plague the nation today, with the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police sparking outrage across the […]

You never know what you can witness while roaming around the streets of Hollywood. A fan luckily caught Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, along with James’ former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate JR Smith, biking around the streets of L.A. on Saturday. Watch the clip below via ESPN: He drove by and saw […]

Much like every other team in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers have come out with their own official statement addressing the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police. In a message posted by the team on its official Twitter account, the organization stood as one with the people who are […]